Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Total Events, LLC is a wedding equipment rental company based in Schenectady, NY. Offering a highly talented team of experienced professionals, these experts can help you host a celebration to remember. Thanks to their vast collection of furnishings and their stellar relationships with venues and vendors, they can present you with unparalleled service.
Offering their services for over two decades, Total Events has a wealth of experience that they can share with every client. With a 26,000 square foot warehouse filled with equipment, they have everything you need to create an unforgettable event. Their personal, efficient service also focuses on ensuring that your experience is as straightforward and stress-free as possible. As you relax and prepare for your special day in comfort, these professionals can be there to set up every little detail.
The team behind Total Events offers more than just an equipment rental service. Their in-depth consultations focus on making an event that is entirely unique to you. Using computer visualizations, they can even show you what your venue will look like on the day, right down to the place settings. They also offer full delivery, setup, and takedown services, presenting a complete and convenient experience for every couple.
Ready to Start Your #TotalTransformation?! Send Total Events your wedding wish list and one of their events specialists will reach out shortly: https://www.totaleventsny.com/build-your-wishlist
Native American-owned Business
Prices & packages
No pricing details yet
We’re here to help! Find other vendors that suit your budget.
Total Events was the brain child of Richard Carrier, an Albany native and graduate of Schenectady Community College. Rich also earned a degree in Hospitality Management from University of Nevada Las Vegas. His knowledge for the hospitality industry was further refined during his 15 years at the legendary Las Vegas Hilton, and subsequently as the Director of Catering when the Rio Hotel & Casino was launched.
Wanting to be closer to his family, he and his wife Melissa returned to the Albany area. With his entrepreneur spirit and passion for the event industry, he launched Total Events in 1999 from the basement of their Ballston Lake home. His drive and leadership drove the company to exponential growth and the formation of an amazing team of event professionals that are all part of the “Total Events’ family”. Rich is a hands-on General Manager and resident dog whisperer to our team’s family of dogs that visit the office.
Rich would be nowhere without his loving and self-driven wife, Melissa Carrier. Also a graduate of University of Nevada Las Vegas, Melissa’s professional background includes sales at IBM and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an international technology firm. Energetic and resourceful, Melissa’s optimism is contagious throughout the Total Events team. She spearheads all Marketing and Financial aspects of the business, but don’t be surprised to see her on a ladder installing some new drapery inspiration.
Rich was recently honored as a top 50 Distinguish Alumni of Schenectady Community College and serves on the Advisory Board at the College. Melissa serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Discover Albany.
Rich and Melissa’s pride and joy are their children, Justin & Rachel. The Carrier’s love to travel and enjoy spending days cruising on their boat with family and friends.
Availability
Reviews
4.6
out of 5.0
42 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Total Events shines in providing high-quality decor and excellent service for weddings and events, as highlighted by multiple reviewers. Customers praised the staff, particularly Michelle, Melissa, and Joell, for their professionalism, efficiency, and helpfulness in bringing their visions to life. Total Events' drapery, lighting, and rental items transformed venues like Revolution Hall and the Hall of Springs into dream settings, exceeding expectations and creating beautiful atmospheres for weddings. The seamless process from consultation to delivery and setup, along with accommodating changes, made Total Events a highly recommended choice for event decor needs.
Top reviews
Newest first
Oldest first
Highest rated
Lowest rated
Sort by
Jacqui C
5.0
3/16/2025
Very easy to work with! We would highly recommend to anyone in need of decor especially drapery.
Maria M
5.0
1/16/2025
Michelle and her entire team at Total Events were amazing and made sure all the rentals for our day went off amazing. From initial meeting to, set up and take down Michelle and her team were responsive, efficient, and their work was outstanding. they transformed the tent at our wedding venue and made it an elevated dream. Would absolutely hire them for any of your event needs!
response01/16/2025
Thank you for the kind review, Maria! We loved being a part of your special day. Congratul...
ations, again!
TE Team
Any questions?
Michaela M
5.0
10/11/2024
I planned my wedding over a span of 2 years- changed my mind a lot and I’m
Pretty disorganized. Samantha was very patient with me, kept me on track, rapid to respond, a d provided helpful guidance.
The decor I rented was perfect quality and made me so happy. Highly recommend!
Brittany J
5.0
9/08/2024
Thank you to Total Events for the incredible work that they did for our wedding day at Revolution Hall in Troy, NY. The lighting and drape helped to set the scene for an amazing day. Total Events made the process simple - from helping with the vision to the delivery and setup at the venue, and the cleanup. We highly recommend using Total Events for your big day!
response11/21/2024
Thank you for the kind words, Brittany! It was a pleasure playing a role in your big day. ...
Congratulations, again!
TE Team
Michelle T
5.0
6/24/2024
Total Events was amazing! Michelle & Melissa were professional, knowledgeable, and so easy to deal with. They took my inspiration photos and turned a plain white tent into my dream vision. Total Events is a must have for your wedding. I would highly recommend them!
RT T
5.0
4/05/2024
Beautiful decor for my daughters wedding. Great to work with.
Rita H
5.0
10/25/2023
Total Events and Michelle were great to work with. They were so efficient getting the quote and made all the arrangements with the Venue for delivery times. The items were in good order too so everything was nice. The chairs and sweetheart table were a nice upgrade.
Angelina M
5.0
6/05/2023
The owners of Total Events and all of their staff are second to none! If you need rentals for an event they are there to help from start to finish. Our wedding day vision evolved a lot throughout the planning process and they were there to help us make decisions and find the right style for us. They worked seamlessly with our entire vendor team and have connections with so many other great vendors. I can’t describe how amazing it felt to walk into my wedding, both the ceremony and the reception, and see my vision come to life exactly the way I pictured it. Total events went above and beyond to make sure our reception decor was cohesive and had all the subtle details I was looking for. We couldn’t have pulled it off without their help!! Thank you Rich, Melissa, and team!!
Nicole L
5.0
11/22/2022
We used Total Events for our wedding and they were fantastic from start to finish. They were so responsive and helpful when we were trying to figure out exactly what we needed. We even had to change things a couple times after our initial order and they were so great about it. They have beautiful furniture and we were so happy with everything. I highly recommend them!
response11/22/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Nicole! We are so happy to hear that you were happy with yo...
ur rentals. We hope to work with you again in the future! Cheers to you and your family!
AJ K
5.0
11/19/2022
Joell from Total Events made our already beautiful venue look absolutely incredible. During what seemed like the busiest year ever in the events industry, she made the process so easy. We trusted her confidence and experience and knew that she would take care of us so that everything would look perfect. She helped us come up with an idea board, gave us suggestions, and tailored our rentals and decorations so that everything fit us as a couple and was exactly what we wanted.
response11/22/2022
We are so happy to hear that you had the day of your dreams! Thank you for such a wonderfu...
l review - we are so lucky to have Joell on our team! Cheers to your happily ever after!
Maggie D
4.0
11/12/2022
Great selection of items, reasonably priced, and thorough and helpful customer service. Some minor confusions and miscommunication leading up to the day but everything was resolved swiftly and with positive attitudes! Happy with our decision to go with Total Events for our outdoor tent reception!
response11/14/2022
Thank you so much for the review! We really enjoyed working with your family. Your patie...
nce as we navigated through the ideal tent for the space was much appreciated. So glad everything worked out. Thank you for your business and wish you and your family all the best!
Jennifer O
5.0
11/06/2022
I really enjoyed working with Total Events. We ended up renting drapery, lights, and a bunch of linens for my wedding at the Hall of Springs. They were accommodating when I asked if I could come into the studio and see everything in person before making the final decision on colors and themes. Sam was quick to respond to questions, updates, and changes in price when it came to head count for linens. The way everything came together at the Hall was better than I could have imagined. Thank you for everything!
response11/07/2022
Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Means a great deal to Sa...
m and the rest of the team! Wish you and your family all the best! Your Total Events Team
Alice H
5.0
9/02/2022
This is a top-notch business. Everything was handled quickly and professionally. The items we rented were in prefect condition and were exactly what we were expecting. I would highly recommend this company for your rental needs!
response09/02/2022
Alice, thank you so much! Sam really enjoyed working with you! We really appreciate you ...
sharing the beautiful pictures of the arbor. From our family to yours - we wish you all the best! Your Total Events Team
Kandace J
5.0
6/21/2022
Total Events, LLC exceeded our expectations! Their drapery work is incredible and they nailed our vision. They were also super easy to work with and fast to respond. Highly recommend!
response06/21/2022
Kandace, thank you so much for the kind words! Our crew will really appreciate the feedba...
ck! So happy you had a beautiful day for your outdoor ceremony. The florist did an amazing job! Cheers to you and your family! Look forward to working with you again!
Meg K
5.0
10/31/2021
Total Events was a delight! They made our venue look and feel incredible, and were simply lovely to work with. Melissa was very responsive and every interaction with Total Events leading up to the day of our wedding was fantastic. We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the reception space!
response11/01/2021
Megan, Thank you for the amazing review! You were such a pleasure to work with which made ...
our job that much easier! We really appreciate your business and kind words! Our best to you and your husband!!
Alexis B
5.0
10/24/2021
I can't say enough good things about Total Events and the people who work there. We worked with Melissa to plan our rentals and she was so flexible and responsive, which made our experience that much better! Also, we rented curtains for the ceremony that needed to be broken down for the reception. The staff at Total Events were so quick and efficient, we didn't even realize they were there. I highly recommend Total Events if you ever need to rent anything for a wedding, party or event!
response11/01/2021
Alexis thank you so much for the kind words! We will make sure to share them with our team...
. We loved being a part of you and your husband's big day, everything looked so beautiful! Cheers to you both!
Stephanie L
5.0
8/29/2021
We hired Total Events to assist us in our supply needs for our wedding in Saratoga Springs in August. When first thinking about supplies we would need, like centerpieces and linens, we weren't sure how we could afford purchasing all the supplies ourselves and all the work that would be involved. Total Events made it easy to decide on renting materials instead, and to assist in picking items that would go with our venue (of which they had rented supplies to before). Knowing that they also supply the staff to set up and break down equipment was helpful, as I didn't want to pass off any of these tasks to friends or family- after a strenuous year with the pandemic, I wanted to make sure friends and family were spending time together rather than these tasks.
While some items and services can be a bit more than what I would want to pay, Total Events' work made the price worth it by taking on all aspects of providing, setting up, taking down, and storing the supplies. Their inventory shows a variety of looks as well and seem suitable for just about any type of event theme. We ended up utilizing Total Events for ceremony chairs, reception chairs, centerpieces, linens, kitchen supplies, guest reception supplies (like plates, flatware, glasses, etc.), centerpieces, and bar supplies. Sine our caterer has worked with Total Events before, the whole process was seamless and the day went very smoothly.
In all, we are thrilled with Total Events services, and would hire them again in a second. They took the stress out of the whole day and made sure that we had everything we needed from the start of the day until the send off. We highly recommend them for any wedding or big event in the area!
response08/30/2021
Stephanie, Thank YOU so much for the kind words! We really appreciate your business and ar...
e so grateful to be a part of your big day, along with all of your amazing vendors. You and your husband were such a pleasure to work with which made our job that much easier. We wish you and your family all the best and congratulations on your beautiful wedding earlier this month!
Kim C
5.0
8/16/2020
Rachel at Total Events is fantastic! She helped me with a drapery rental for our wedding at The Hilton Saratoga Springs to dress up our Ceremony and Reception spaces. A few short weeks before our special day I realized that I had never arranged for drapery and Rachel was able to help us out at the last minute - no problem! (Thank goodness!) She was quick to respond, easy to work with, and the drapery in the spaces looked beautiful! So glad I was able to work with her and Total Events!
response08/18/2020
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Total Events. ...
We loved being a part of your wedding and wish you all the best in the future. Thank you again for the review!
Erica S
1.0
11/17/2019
Although Total Events has beautiful chandeliers, lighted drapery etc, the customer service from the Director of Special Events (Megan) was horrendous! She was on her phone, stood with her arms crossed as if she had some other place to be AND told me that the caterer had to set the linens for me. When I asked if the caterer knew that her response was “I never told them.” The day before my wedding, I set the linens, and folded the napkins because according to Megan “that sounds like a great idea, have a good day,” and then hung up on me! Also, I don’t have pictures from my rehearsal dinner because I was so busy setting up our barn for the next day, I showed up in my ripped jeans, sweatshirt, messy bun and no makeup on because I had to decorate the barn! AND to top it off, while I was on my honeymoon, Megan sent me an invoice saying I owed them money for setting the linens. The lack of communication between vendor and new bride blew my mind! I would never recommend this company as no bride should have these worries the day before her big day.
Amelia B
5.0
10/18/2019
We worked with Rachel at Total Events for the tables, chairs, tent, and decor for our wedding and she and the entire team went above and beyond!
We went through a few different revisions and worked through a few challenges and Rachel was happy to alter the plan. She was a huge help in offering creative solutions and expert opinions, too, which we greatly appreciated! No one tells you how many options you have and how many decisions you have to make when planning a wedding and Total Events made it very easy for us to choose the best option for everyone.
Whether you need tons of furniture or just small decor touches, this team is THE BEST!
Amy F
5.0
6/03/2019
INCREDIBLE!! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this company! The company and Tommie (who I worked most closely with) just consistently went above and beyond to make sure that they could make our wedding the best day of our lives! Tommie took the time to meet with me on site (at the venue) and complete measurements and get a feel for our vision. She offered her own advice and suggestions that would improve the look of the venue. With regards to the cost of everything I wanted, Tommie really worked with me to distinguish between what I needed without going overboard! I really appreciated her honesty, diligence, thoughtfulness. She really made our day everything we wanted and more – She work alongside our wedding coordinator and communicated openly to set times to come in and put the venue together, as well as break it down in a timely manner. Tommie is terrific, tentative, prompt, reliable, and easy to talk to – communicating with her is like talking to a good friend except, Tommie is invested in making your wedding the most memorable, amazing day possible.
Rachel C
5.0
11/03/2018
Easy, responsive, solid choice!
Danielle J
4.0
7/30/2018
We used Total Events as our rental company for a dance floor, chairs, tables, linens, and a cook tent. Our contact was very responsive and took our wedding seriously.
Tracy G
5.0
6/09/2018
We ordered x-back chairs and we had Total Events install a large curtain with lighting behind it. The fact that the deliveries and pickup as well as installation went so smoothly that we heard nothing about means it must have been well-handled. The curtain looked beautiful and the chairs really perfectly set the scene for our reception. Total events was easy to work with. Thank you for your professionalism and for getting the job done well!
Rebecca M
5.0
11/12/2017
The crew at Total Events was great to work with- patient, knowledgeable, and easy to get in touch with. We use them for our Saratoga National Wedding to add some additional features which added a little bit more "WOW" factor to our day. In the Event world- Total Events certainly knows how to serve their customers! Thank you!
Alexis K
5.0
10/18/2017
I found Total Events when my initial chair plan fell through. Well, this was my lucky day. Not only were their chairs more affordable, but they were way better quality. The team arranged an easy dropoff/pickup with my venue and these bistro chairs were a game changer. They absolutely made my wedding space come together! I would use them again in a heart beat and I cannot recommend them enough!
Katie G
5.0
2/01/2017
Total Events was great to work with. I specifically worked with Samantha.
She was prompt in email responses and I sent her pictures of what I envisioned my day to look like.
They also had recommendations for how to make our wedding more unique.
Overall, very positive and would use them again.
Kara A
5.0
10/30/2016
My husband and I rented our chairs, linen and centerpieces through Total Events. Rachel and Rich were very knowledgeable and helpful in assisting my husband and I with what we needed to make our wedding perfect. We went in with a specific budget and they more than delivered in making our "wedding vision" come to life. We would highly recommend Total Events!
Deanna D
5.0
10/25/2016
We used Total Events to rent chairs for our ceremony and reception. I changed my mind on color a bunch of times and they were very accommodating and adjusted our numbers without a problem. Very quick at responding to emails too!
Molly M
5.0
11/11/2015
Did a great job with setting up the Chuppa. They were friendly, nice and easy to work with.
Mary A
5.0
6/24/2015
The event rental space is competitive and sometimes sketchy. We ended up going with our local vendor for our Chatham wedding but wished we had gone with Total Events. We were working with Rachel for our quote and she was very responsive and professional, always getting back to us quickly and being transparent. If only we could have chosen right from the beginning. Would happily use them in the future!
Francesca E
5.0
3/10/2015
Not only was I a bride of theirs and a personal "renter," I also am an Event Planner and they are my preferred vendor for everything from tables, chairs, tents, lights, decor rentals, and whatever else may come up that a client requests. I can count on them in a pinch as well as working with me to get the best deal for the client! Along with Rich and Melissa, I have worked with Megan, Sam, Kim, and their set up crew. Everyone is so polite, hard working, and very easy to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone for any type of rental you may need!
Emily B
5.0
2/11/2015
Kim at Total Events was extremely helpful and professional to work with! We had our wedding at Mabee Farm in August 2014, and chose Total Events because we found their tent prices to be among the most reasonable. As luck would have it we worked with Kim, and she was really great about offering great ideas, sharing sound advice, and making sure everything went smoothly. I'd recommend Kim at Total Events to anyone having a wedding in the area!
Maureen B
5.0
2/09/2015
Total Events, LLC were great to deal with. Got married at the Sagamore Resort in June 2014. They turned my thoughts and ideas in to my dreamy reality for my wedding day. Rented lanterns to hang from ceiling & lanterns for tables (Rustic/elegance effect) - it worked out beautifully! Rented chairs, (Chivari) with pads, glass chargers for tables - linens - everything I loved & they were very professional and kind to deal with. Kim Coon & staff do an excellent job. There was one slight mix up on event timing and the immediately took care of the problem with the site. I highly recommend them. Message me of you want more information! Love, a happy Mrs.
Erika V
5.0
2/09/2015
We used Total Events for our October 2014 wedding at The Fort William Henry in Lake George NY. From the first phone call, all the way until the wedding day, Megan and the entire staff was absolutely amazing. She helped me every step of the way and made the process so easy. They had everything I needed and wanted! We rented the tent for the ceremony, wine barrels, tables cloths, chivari chairs for the reception, grand chairs for the sweetheart table, votive candle holders and they also installed ceiling swag in the reception area. The transformation of the ceremony and reception area was breathtaking. I can't thank this company enough for everything they did for my husband and I on our wedding day. You guys are the best!
Maria P
5.0
2/09/2015
My husband and I worked with Megan from Total Events to transform the space at the Saratoga Springs City Center for our ceremony and reception. She immediately saw our vision and provided a detailed proposal within days of our first meeting. The prices were very reasonable based on our research and we discussed how to select the decor items (lighting, chairs, drapery, etc.) that would give us the most bang for our buck ... we didn't want to sacrifice our vision, but wanted to keep things reasonable. The end result was perfection. See below for pictures of our event posted by Total Events on their Facebook page, as well as a link to an interview with Megan regarding our event.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152326759264204.1073741853.49270219203&type=3
http://www.susanblackburn.biz/total-events-winter-wedding-decor-saratoga-convention-center-saratoga-wedding-photographer/
5.0
2/09/2015
I worked with Megan and the team at Total Events for an event in December 2014 that I planned. They were fantastic! I couldn't have asked for a more efficient, professional and creative team to work with for my event. Knowing how particular I am, I know it was not an easy task. They absolutely amazed me by taking my vision and design for the event a step further and I could not have been more thrilled! I will absolutely use them again for future events.
Sarah S
1.0
10/22/2013
I would never use this company again and would not recommend them to anyone. Their customer service is seriously lacking. After calling and emailing for weeks I finally got a response back about decor for my wedding. At the wedding, the decor didn't look like they described it would. Such a disappointment.
Darlene K
3.0
7/25/2013
We rented our tent, tables and chairs from Total Events. I really felt as though we should have been told to rent a larger tent. There was no room under the tent for the caterer to place their tables for the food. Luckily we had our own separate tents that we were able to set up for the caterer to use. The tent also had a hole in the roof. We got the tent just in case it rained so the hole in the roof was not good. Luckily it didn't rain the day of our wedding.
Set up and take down of the tent went smoothly.
Stephanie
4.0
6/28/2012
We rented chair covers through total events, over 200 of them, and they really made the room look great! They were a bit expensive, but I did a lot of comparison shopping and they all run around the same price.
Lynn F
1.0
6/27/2012
they would not set up the tent where my location was...weird
jordan h
4.0
4/10/2012
Some conversation with them went well, others did not. Rented centerpieces from them for the tables. Over paid and took weeks to get a refund. 2 weeks before the wedding they called and said they did not have enough centerpieces to decorate each table & needed to come pick another option.
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.
